Sprint was founded in 1899 as the Brown Telephone Company and evolved over the years into a major telecommunications provider. It made significant advancements in mobile technology and was one of the first companies to launch a 4G network in the United States. In 2013, Sprint merged with SoftBank, a major Japanese telecommunications company, which helped it to expand its resources and infrastructure. In 2020, Sprint merged with T-Mobile US, further consolidating the U.S. telecommunications market.